Claudia Winkleman Speaks Out About Halloween Ordeal As She Returns To Strictly

Claudia Winkleman has spoken out on the Halloween tragedy that saw her eight-year-old daughter set on fire, saying that it "will be a long road to recovery". The presenter is set to return to Strictly Come Dancing tonight after taking leave for several weeks to stay at her daughter Matilda's bedside. The child suffered serious burn injuries when her Halloween costume was set alight by a candle at a party last month and Winkleman took to Twitter to thank NHS staff for their "extraordinary" efforts following the incident.

Hello Twitter. Firstly, a huge thank you to the incredible NHS doctors and nurses who are being extraordinary. — Claudia Winkleman (@ClaudiaWinkle) November 21, 2014

 

We are bowled over by their kindness and brilliance. Matilda is doing well and although it will be a long road to recovery, she is getting — Claudia Winkleman (@ClaudiaWinkle) November 21, 2014

The best possible care. Thank you so much for your lovely messages - they meant everything. — Claudia Winkleman (@ClaudiaWinkle) November 21, 2014

   

I'm coming back to Strictly this weekend but am out of practice so please bear with me. — Claudia Winkleman (@ClaudiaWinkle) November 21, 2014